I found what might be the "HOLY GRAIL" of stain free deodorants and a method that fixes the problem!!
I have spent so much money on new work shirts, new casual shirts, and new undershirts. Finally, a friend of mine who had the same problem did several experiments with different products, and figured out a combination.
First (and foremost), before you wear a shirt, wash it and use vinegar in the washing cycle and never use either Liquid OR Dryer sheets for softener on the shirts that have issues. Predominantly, shirts that contain cotton will have the most issues, since cotton fiber is like velcro, and everything clings to it, and any sort of softener only makes it 'stickier'.
Then, right after you get out of the shower, cool your body off then squeeze a lemon wedge around the entire area surrounding your armpit. Let it set for a couple minutes then completely dry the underarm area THOROUGHLY..
The deodorant that does not cake up on cotton or materials is called "Herbal Clear". I use "Sport" fragrance or sometimes "Outdoor", because it smells really good like the major name ones. It contains Tea Tree Oil, so it also helps with any minor irritations, and says it's Hypoallergenic. The company is out of Tempe, AZ, and the back of the stick has the website: 21stcenturyvitamins.com , but I buy it at WinCo Foods, Trader Joe's or Albertson's. WinCo sells it for about $3.50, but TJ's or Albertson's sell it for $5, so I always stock up at WinCo. I noticed that it comes in 4 fragrances and one fragrance free.
Good luck everyone, I think this is the solution! :)
Try cider vinegar on underarms and other areas of the body as a natural deodorant. Will not stop perspiration (which is not healthy anyway) but will neutralize odor.
You can use any anti-perspirant with aluminum in it, just let it completely dry before putting your shirt on or before sweating. This will stop the staining. I ruined many shirts but since ive been doing this ive solved that problem! So let it dry! and dont put too much. just a little is enough, try it!
I used Old spice and it is bad!. Most of my colored shirts have weird stains. It worked well on my white shirts though, cause you can't really see any stains. I changed to Rexona Dry Spray and it didn't stain any of my clothes but it doesn't last long. I switched to Degree and it works awesome with the smell problem and doesn't stain colored clothes, but it does ruin white ones!
Tawas is potassium alum and is widely used in Asia as a deodorant and anti-perspirant. Frequent use also whitens armpits (and groins too!). They come in powder form or in a smooth solid stone you can just rub on after a shower/bath and before drying. Been using it for decades.
Well I think that the best result for not getting those nasty yellow marks on shirts is LEMON! Use lemon after you shower for about a week. It will stop the yellow marks and you wont stink. Mexican people used it. I used to stain my white shirts ,and my friend told me about the lemon. I though she was just kidding, but I tried it and it worked. After a week, you can start using your deodorant. Hope this works for you :)
All four of us in our family use a different antiperspirant and have the same crusty yellow underarm stains on all clothes. On another site, someone mentioned turpentine as a solution. That is close , as it takes a petroleum distillate to dissolve the greasy stains. I use Goof off! It is available in liquid or spray and can be found at Home Depot in the paint department. I spray the stain and rub real well. Do this outside because of fumes. Leave outside overnight (in the garage is ok), then wash. It may take 2 treatments, and I wouldn't use it on silk.
Aluminum is the active ingredient in most anti-perspirants and is responsible for the stains. If you switch to a strictly deodorant product you won't have the same problem. Usually the only aluminum-free products out there are of the all-natural variety; some of them don't work well and can have scents that are worse than BO, but I really Tom's of Maine deodorant stick in the Lemongrass scent. No stains or stinkiness so far!
I also use a Deodorant Crystal it works and doesn't stain. It is a little more exp. but lasts a long time, over a year. It also does not include aluminums which is suppose to be harmful.
I bought the clear thinking that it wouldn't cake up etc. Well it won't cake up, it will just do something else. Today I noticed that on a baby blue shirt, there were literally white spots on anywhere the deodorant touched. Almost like I bleached it. That was the WORST thing ever. If anyone can offer any tips, I would greatly appreciate them.
DONT USE DOVE! it has ruined every white shirt I have and I cant figure out why. I am so frustrated. It leaves rings after a couple of washes that are tannish brown. anyone have any idea what it is?
I don't recommend Deoderants. They do stop the odor, but you still sweat, and the sweat mixed in with whatever you are using now is whats staining your clothes. You should definitly try to use a clear gel type antipersperant/deoderant. It would solve your problem :)
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Request: Deodorant That Won't Stain Clothing
Archived on 05/18/2007
I'm looking for a deodorant that is not expensive or homemade that kills odors and leaves less yellowish stains on blouses and shirts.
Thank you,
Lina
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RE: Deodorant That Won't Stain Clothing
I am not sure if you can get this product where you live, but here in the UK I have found the ABSOLUTE best deodorant I have ever used is 'VASELINE INTENSIVE CARE Anti-Perspirant Deodorant ROLL ON. I give it 10/10 and it saw me through two years of hot flashes (My underarms were the only place that was dry then!) I recommend this to everybody. I hope you can get it where you are. Best wishes to you. (05/16/2005)
By Monique
RE: Deodorant That Won't Stain Clothing
Mitchum, clear gel, anti-perspirant and deodorant works well for me. (05/16/2005)
RE: Deodorant That Won't Stain Clothing
My husband used to get bad deodorant stains on his shirts and undershirts. I asked him to wait 5 minutes to let it dry before putting them on, and no stains.
To remove stains on washable shirts and blouses, soak overnight (or longer) in a solution of 1 cup powdered dishwasher detergent and 1 gallon lukewarm water mixed well. Then wash as usual. This gets out most stains. (05/16/2005)
By Jean
RE: Deodorant That Won't Stain Clothing
Maybe just changing your brand of deodorant will do it. Not all will stain clothes. (05/16/2005)
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RE: Deodorant That Won't Stain Clothing
Suave roll-on is what I use and I love it, I've never noticed any staining whatsoever. It's not expensive either. (05/16/2005)
By Ginger
RE: Deodorant That Won't Stain Clothing
Crystal Stick Body deoeorant is great. It is 100% Natural Mineral Salts. Hypoallergenic, eliminates odor, last over one year. It is for men and women. Unscented, non-staining and can be used on underarms or feet. It is the only one I use now after trying dozens in the past. Buy it at Rite Aide drug stores or possibly the internet. Check it out. (05/16/2005)
By Grannyz
RE: Deodorant That Won't Stain Clothing
I really like Dove deodorant. It smells great with many different scents. It works great. I've never had any problem with under arm stains.
GOD Bless. (05/16/2005)
By Susie
RE: Deodorant That Won't Stain Clothing
Trader Joes brand doesn't stain but doesn't work that well. (05/29/2005)
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RE: Deodorant That Won't Stain Clothing
Arrid Extra Dry antiperspirant Deodorant CREAM. It comes in a short round white jar and it advertises that it will not stain. I tried and it and it decreased the amount of new stains, but didn't eliminate them all together. Other friends swear by it though. Got it at Wegman's. (04/24/2006)
By Jess
RE: Deodorant That Won't Stain Clothing
Dermalogica's deodorant does not build up and does not stain. It is not an antiperspirant - but that's a small price to pay compared to ruining clothing with other brands like Mitchum or other antiperspirant formulas. The crystal is good too but eventually was too strong for the skin and caused irritation and a rash after a few months. (06/28/2006)
By SLF
RE: Deodorant That Won't Stain Clothing
Gillete seems to work best for men. (12/25/2006)
By Joe
Guys, shave your armpits!
I've had the same problem happen with many of my tan and brown shirts staining to orange under the arms. I'll certainly be trying the recommendations on this page.
One thing I do, as a guy, which helps is to shave my underarm hair. Anti-persperants only work if they have direct contact with the skin. Hair just gets in the way. By doing so, I'm able to apply less than I would otherwise. (04/02/2007)
